Nasa considering early return of crew from ISS due to medical reasons

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 8, 2026 at 02:20 PM

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NASA is considering an early return of the Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station (ISS) due to an unspecified medical issue affecting one of the four crew members. The astronaut's condition arose Wednesday afternoon and is currently stable. As a result, a planned spacewalk scheduled for Thursday, involving US astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, has been cancelled. Crew-11, consisting of two US astronauts, one Japanese astronaut, and one Russian cosmonaut, launched in August and was originally scheduled to return in May. NASA is prioritizing crew safety and evaluating all options, including shortening the mission. The agency is closely monitoring the situation while maintaining confidentiality regarding the astronaut's specific medical condition.

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